I agree that the only sure way to stop attacks is to deal with the problem at its source. That gives us two real options: 1) genocide or 2) occupying problem areas until social change is effected. We're currently trying 2. It is my greatest hope that the first option will not come to pass. But it may happen if the terrorists demonstrate a capability to repeatedly attack US cities with chemical, nuclear, or biological weapons.
The supreme irony of all of this is that opponents of the war, many of whom claim to be so concerned about the Iraqi people, don't understand that there are, ultimately, two choices.
About my postulated detectors - obviously there are no official announcements or anything like that. I can only guess from small reports that I see. However, I suspect that shielding a nuke with lead blocks wouldn't be enough. The defence network may use active scanners as well as passive Geiger counters.
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- Prediction:
- Spain and Europe
- Regardless of the means, regardless of Spain...
- The U.S. ain't Spain
- re: Prediction:
- Predictions
- I disagree.
- Prediction: The Sun will rise in the morning
- Small modification to prediction: England may be first. (n/t)